Broken sway bar link. Advice needed.

[KMG]

I broke a front sway bar link and need to repair so I'm researching my upgrade options.
I'm building my Jeep for long range solo off road trips pulling a small trailer.
I'm satisfied with the stock off road capabilities and the on road handling / comfort.
I've upgraded the bumpers, fuel cell, headlights, and muffler.
I need advice on what manufacturer and product to install next. Advice on control arms, track bar, steering linkage, springs, shocks, sway bar, and any other parts I should upgrade. After upgrades including a trans cooler are made then I'll install skid plates underneath and better side rock guards.
The main thing I do not want to do is change the driveline geometry. It's perfectly smooth now.
Back to the broken sway bar link, would a Currie Antirock be beneficial considering my build plan?
Thanks in advance, Kevin

 

[Chris]

A Currie Antirock is tremendously beneficial, and it is far superior to sway bar disconnects. Even if you don't do the extreme rock crawling, you can benefit from an Antirock, especially if you do any sort of off camber trails (which most of us do). I highly, highly recommend it.

If you want a lift that won't mess with driveline geometry much and won't require control arms, and a host of other stuff, get the OME 2.5" lift. That is tried, tested, and there's a reason so many of us run it!

 

[CodaMan]

I drove a Jeep a couple of weeks ago with a Currie Antirock, WOW! This should have been one of my first mods. Anyway, I just picked one up from Amazon for $315 w/free shipping and no tax, what a deal right?

 

[KMG]

Just picked up a used Antirock today and going to install it tomorrow or next day and have two quick questions.
1. Should the link length be set so that the arms are parallel to the ground?
2. Which arm mounting hole is best for a stock suspension?
Thanks as always.

 

[JamesAndTheSahara]

Just picked up a used Antirock today and going to install it tomorrow or next day and have two quick questions.
1. Should the link length be set so that the arms are parallel to the ground?
2. Which arm mounting hole is best for a stock suspension?
Thanks as always.

1. The length should be set in a manner that with the springs removed at full bump it does not make contact with the Jeep. At the same time you need ensure the arms at full droop do not risk inversion as it will break the arms.
2. The mounting holes are completely determined by the user. I personally am used to not driving my Jeep like my motorcycle so I run the 5th position. The body roll is not that noticeable to me, although corners aren’t taken at a high speed.

 

[KMG]

1. The length should be set in a manner that with the springs removed at full bump it does not make contact with the Jeep. At the same time you need ensure the arms at full droop do not risk inversion as it will break the arms.
2. The mounting holes are completely determined by the user. I personally am used to not driving my Jeep like my motorcycle so I run the 5th position. The body roll is not that noticeable to me, although corners aren’t taken at a high speed.

...so I need to remove the spring to set the length? How hard is it to remove a spring? Thanks

 

[JamesAndTheSahara]

...so I need to remove the spring to set the length? How hard is it to remove a spring? Thanks

To properly check and set the bumpstop/set antirock yes. Although you can usually go by the rule of thumb of ~1-10 degrees above parallel.

 

[KMG]

I installed the Antirock today with the link set on the fourth hole from the bar. I can feel an on road difference compared to stock. More and softer lateral roll before the motion is stopped by rear sway bar. Very acceptable on road manners. Haven't gone off road yet.

 

[Dawghouse]

I have a Currie on the front and set in the last hole. It works really great. I have a Terra Flex anti rock in the rear and works great also. I really love the way they work on the trails.